Fuzz/fʌz/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Physical Texture Used to describe a tactile sense of small, soft fibers, often unwanted. She brushed the fuzz off her jacket. Pro Tip 2/3Household Care Common in contexts related to cleaning clothes or furnishings. I need to lint-roll the dog's fuzz off the sofa. Pro Tip 3/3Result of Wear Implies wear or use over time, such as clothing becoming fuzzy. After many washes, towels often develop fuzz.